Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1899

Mr. Russell to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
Caracas , September 5, 1899 .

Revolutionists gaining strength. Government not secure. Advisable send without delay nearest war vessel La Guaira. Answer cipher.

Russell.